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Little Creatures Pale Ale

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🌍 Australia · American Pale Ale · One of 194 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Australia's craft founding beer. Assertive floral and citrus American hop aroma, clean malt base and a firm, dry bitterness. In 2000 this was unlike anything Australians had tasted — it changed the country's beer culture.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
dry
60%
floral
60%
bitter
60%
malty
60%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
orange
30%
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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Little Creatures Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Creatures Pale Ale

Appearance

Light golden amber color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A creamy white head forms with good retention, topped with fine carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation.

goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

Assertive American hop character dominates with prominent citrus and floral notes that jump from the glass. The clean malt base provides subtle sweetness without overshadowing the vibrant hop aromatics that define this pioneering pale ale.

citrusfloralhoppyclean malt

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with bright citrus flavors and hoppy intensity. Medium-bodied malt backbone provides balance before a firm, dry bitterness takes hold in the mid-palate, leading to a clean, well-defined finish.

crispcitrus-forwardhoppydry bitter

Finish

A firm, dry finish with lingering bitterness that refreshes rather than fatigues. The aftertaste remains clean and crisp with subtle citrus notes that invite another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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